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The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 5

Every episode of Sons of Anarchy Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 5!

The Sons of Anarchy (SOA) is an outlaw motorcycle club with many charters in the United States as well as overseas. The show focused on...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FX

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Sovereign" is the best rated episode of "Sons of Anarchy" season 5. It scored 8.9/10 based on 3902 votes. Directed by Paris Barclay and written by Kurt Sutter, it aired on 9/11/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Authority Vested".

  • Sovereign
    8.9/103,902 votes

    #1 - Sovereign

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2012

    Jax presides over SAMCRO as a series of events begin to unravel Charming.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Authority Vested
    8.4/103,188 votes

    #2 - Authority Vested

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2012

    Set up by Damon Pope and being sought by police, Jax rallies the MC's resources to plan their next moves. Knowing Pope's endgame, Jax seeks Romeo's protection before he, Chibs and Tig end up behind bars as sheep-to-the-slaughter. As Opie struggles to decide his future with the Sons, an unexpected visit from a brother forces the issue.

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: Regina Corrado

  • Laying Pipe
    9.4/105,857 votes

    #3 - Laying Pipe

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2012

    A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal, Kem Nunn

  • Stolen Huffy
    8.4/102,576 votes

    #4 - Stolen Huffy

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2012

    Complications arise as the Sons band together to face a new adversary.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Chris Collins

  • Orca Shrugged
    8.2/102,515 votes

    #5 - Orca Shrugged

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2012

    Jax attempts to pull Samcro into a new business venture.

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Regina Corrado

  • Small World
    8.3/102,359 votes

    #6 - Small World

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2012

    Jax brings a new proposal to the club with serious consequences.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Roberto Patino

  • Toad's Wild Ride
    8.4/102,370 votes

    #7 - Toad's Wild Ride

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2012

    Jax takes matters into his own hands as things go sideways.

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

  • Ablation
    8.5/102,319 votes

    #8 - Ablation

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2012

    Alliances are tested, while bonds are broken.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Mike Daniels

  • Andare Pescare
    8.0/102,345 votes

    #9 - Andare Pescare

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2012

    Jax gets closer to the truth but there are still obstacles in his way.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal

  • Crucifixed
    8.4/102,355 votes

    #10 - Crucifixed

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2012

    Anticipating backlash, Jax goes into high gear with his own agenda.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Kem Nunn

  • To Thine Own Self
    8.7/102,710 votes

    #11 - To Thine Own Self

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 11/20/2012

    Jax scrambles to put his affairs in order, while Nero handles business with his old crew.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Mike Daniels, John Barcheski

  • Darthy
    8.9/102,921 votes

    #12 - Darthy

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 11/27/2012

    Jax makes arrangements to take the club in a different direction.

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

  • J'ai Obtenu Cette
    9.3/103,403 votes

    #13 - J'ai Obtenu Cette

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 12/4/2012

    Season finale:

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins